What in the World?

What in the World?

A Poem by Jennie Baron
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A few thoughts I've been ruminating on lately that have come to the surface on today's somber anniversary.

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Cities transformed into war zones

Like some third-world police state.

People hating, mistrusting,

Misunderstanding each other

Based on class. 

Or race. 

Or religion.

Elders mistreated and disrespected.

Children going hungry and uneducated,

Bundles of wasted potential.

 

Politicians promoting their puritanical notions.

Telling others whom they can love and marry.

Trying to keep women in “their place.”

Petty partisan bickering

So that nothing constructive gets done.

Corruption.

 

Abroad, more of the conflicts

that have been smoldering and flaring for centuries.

Barbarism.

Unspeakable atrocities in the name of country or God.

Innocents in harm’s way.

Those trying to spread the story

Captured and murdered

In the most gruesome, horrendous fashion imaginable.

Corporations and governments

Indifferent to the damage they do,

Only caring about the bottom line.

Again, corruption.

Our problems are interconnected with the world’s.

 

Won’t it ever end?

I wish there were more I could do.

I can only throw words at it

And hope and pray that enough people

Come to their senses

And work for transformation.

 

Yet each good and innocent soul

Lost to the insanity of this world

Is not forever lost.

It is a light that will never be extinguished.

It is now one of many stars in the heavens

And their combined light will prevail.

© 2014 Jennie Baron


Author's Note

Jennie Baron
Really random musings...it's up to you guys whether I leave it up.

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Leave it up Jennie... we need to read this often so we know..we are not alone in our questions and thoughts.
It is said "the meek shall inherit the earth" of course it is Biblical..and I am a Christian..but reading this piece it made me think of that verse and I wonder if all those hateful people will finally finish each other off and a few of the meek..shall walk out of a cave..inheriting all that is left.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Jennie Baron

8 Years Ago

That's an interesting scenario, for sure. It might be good depending on how much they destroy in fi.. read more
Renée

8 Years Ago

So much to say, I'm glad you are keeping it up..



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It does seem like the inmates are running the asylum, Jennie, and you have captured that turmoil well. I for one would support leaving this up.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Jennie Baron

9 Years Ago

I think I will, Noel. Thanks as always for reading!
please do leave this up, Jennie..

it's important to note, we can only throw our words into the insanity...as poets...but will they be read? will they be heeded?

I too wish there was more that I could do...

only we can change what in the world there is.

well done...
jacob

Posted 9 Years Ago


Jennie Baron

9 Years Ago

Okay, I respect your opinion and will take your advice. Thanks so much (again ) for your reading an.. read more
It is so sad, for as far as we have come we have also taken so many steps backwards… this world should be filled with compassion not ignorance…love not hate, the condition of humanity is it is on life support, it is up to us to keep it alive by still believing it will get better and doing our part to make it so. As Garth brooks sings in "The Change" "As long as one heart still believes then hope is never really gone"

A very artistic rant.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Jennie Baron

9 Years Ago

"Artistic rant" is a great way to describe it. Maybe the last stanza sounds like I've read Dean Koo.. read more
The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

I love Dean Koontz work… I enjoy your poetry and should thank you for your support of mine.
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Jennie Baron
Jennie Baron

Dallas, TX



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